I know that it’s fun to daydream about going back in time, etc. – but to sweep through major news outlets? From CNBC to the Associated Press, this thing has run the gamut. And of course, the “news outlet” responsible for it all… no, not Weekly Word News or The Onion…:

Someone walks by the camera with a hand by their ear. There are 1,000 reasons why someone might do this. Hearing aid? Sure. I just can’t believe that major news outlets actually took the time to entertain this theory: It’s 1928 and she looks like she’s on a cellphone. MUST BE A TIME TRAVELER.

Even if this is a Halloween Hoax, it’s a cold reminder that CNN can manipulate what goes viral on a given day. We’re on a crash course for a 21st century “War of the Worlds” fueled by internet meme, and it will likely happen sooner than later.